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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13
General Assemblx.

NASHVILLE, Jan. 10.-The Senate
and House met in joint convention
this morning at ten o'clock for the
purpose of electing Stste Librarian.
The twentieth ballot had been taken
last Saturday. Four ballots were tax
en- this morning without reaching
conclusion. On the twenty-ffth bal
lot Mrs. Sue P. Lowe, Of Nashville was
elected to succeed Mrs. Hatton. She
will take charge of the State Library
on the 4th Of February,
Speaker Ewing, Of the Senate, to-
day announced the leading commit
tees. Following are the chairmn Of
the principal committees;
General W. A. Quarles, of Mont
gomery county, was made chairman
Of the committee on Prohibition.
Hon. ]. H. Mcdowell, of Obion, was
appointed chairman of the committee
on the State Debt
Hon. j. w. Lewis, OF Henry, was
made chairman of the committee of
the penitentiary.
The chairman of all the committees
are Democrats, and the Democrats
are in the majority on every commit
tee.
Representative Hasslock, of David
son introduced bill providing that
all articles manufactured by convicts
should be labelled, stamped or mark
ed so as to distinguish them from the
products of free labor.
]. M. Allen, of DeKalb, introduced
bill to establish and maintain uni.
form system of free schools.
Mr., Millburn, of Greene, introduced
bill to prevent the marriage Of mi
nors except by the consent of parents
or guardians.
Mr.. Collicott, of Obion introduced a
bill to prohibit the running of freight
trains or excursion trains on Sunday.
Numerous other bills of more oil
less Importance were introduced
Each member seems to have a batch
OF bills which he must get off his con.
science by introducing them. o.
course many of them will never be
heard of again.
1t is now generally admitted that
the Democrats will go into caucus
to select a candidate for the United
States Senate. A prominent Repub
lican asserted to-day that every Dem
ocratic member of the Legislature
would 60 into the caucus.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

The reduction of internal revenue
and the taking off of revenue stamps
from Proprietary Medicines, no doubt
has largely benefited the consumers,
as well as relieving the burden of home
manufacturers. Especially is this the
case with GREEN'S August FloWer and
Boschee's German Sy@pt as the reduc-
ton of thirty-six cents per dozen, has
been added to increase the size Of the
bottles containing these remedies,
thereby giving one-ffth more medicine
in the rs cent size. The august Fiog-
er for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint,
and the German Syrup for Cough and
Lung troubles, have perhaps, the larg-
est sale OF any medicines in the World,
The advantage of increased size Of the
bottles will be greatly appreciated by
the sick and attic ted, in every town
and village in civilized countries.
Sample bottles for 10 sents remain the
same size.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

The engineering corps Of the Mas
sachusetts & Southern Construction
60. is now engaged in locating the fl
nal line between Lancaster and Cam
den and the work of grading will be
commenced at Camden as soon as pos
sible, probably about the first of Feb
ruary. Work will be begun at other
points as soon as the weather opens.
Mr.. E. Berkely, superintendent Of
the A. & G. A. L., and Mr. L. l..
McCloskey, the general freight agent
were in Shelby on Thursday to make
traffic arrangements with the G., G. &
G. R. R. officials. They were accom-
panied by Mr.. Berkeley's brother, Dr.
Carter Berkeley, of Staunton, Va On
Thursday they went hunting and on
Thursday night were entertained at
supper by Maj, Jones.-Shelby, IN
CO. New Era.
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United states Conrt.

This court met Monday morning,
Judge D. M. Key presiding. There
are $50 cases already on the docket
and the grand jury in session. The
charges of Judge key was similar in
nature to that Of previous terms.
The following juries were sworn;
Traverse Jury-W. G. Broyles, ]. M.
Cameron, ]. B. Hoxie, w. J. Kelley,
John A. Anderson, S. ]. Taver, Rich
ard Chandler, ]. s. Borham, H, B.
Yearwood, ]. NJ. Ruble, G. w. Nelson,
F. R. Hackney, G. G. CRITICS., 10 Bur, h.
field, A, A. CardwelI, S, G. Mynatt, H
G. Flag, l. B. Sans, Chas. Cross, J, NJ
King, Jno. w. Cruze, VIM. Mellery,
Howard Names, Jesse Devereaux, W.
@. Walker, Z. G. Jones, Dixie Miller
T. j, Keene.
Grand Jurors-G. w. Bright, ]. H
Martin, F. G. James, J. X. Wallace
w. W. Wallace, VIM. Greene, Jno. H,
Berry, Jas. Davis, ], A. ]. Thompson
w. E. Hedgecock, J, W. Boman, q. T
Goodwin, G. W, Williams, Davis Stoke
ly, w. S. Myers, John A. Maloney, w
w. KILLER, w. M. Brickell, A. M
Cleveland, D. D. Nicholas, Jocob N
Clute. Excused, Jno. NJ. Pierce, H
G. Marsh, A, ]. Patterson, D. A. Min
ners, NJ. N. Stokeley, ]. E, Donaldson
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The East Tennessee Railroad.

KNOXVILLE, Jan. 7.-Vice President
Henry Fink, OF the East Tennessee,
Virginia 4 Georgia Railroad, has re-
turned from New York. He says that
negotiations have been suspended for
the sale Of the East Tennessee Road
to the Norfolk & Western, and there is
no immediate prospect OF the sale be-
ing made. Owners Of East Tennessee
are Indifferent to entertaining any
proposition to sell the property. Vice
president Fink announces the with
drawal Of the East Tennessee Road
from the Southern Passenger Associa-
ton, which has attempted to suppress
the practice Of paying commissions to
ticket agents. His road will at once
offer commissions. The Association
is believed to be practically dead.
The Southern railroad pool will also
soon pass out OF existence. The Board
Of Control has extended the existence
of the pool to Feb. l, but it is believed
only for the purpose of settling up af-
fairs,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

Bristol and Elizabethton are getting
excited over a railroad to connect the
two towns. A correspondent writing
to the Knoxville Tribune from Eliza
bethton intimates that johnson City
will be left out in the cold when the
road is completed, We want to in
form the people of both towns that
Johnson City will have steel works
long before dirt is broken on that road,
or before either town sees q furnace.
Look out for us.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

Visitors to the home of Mrs. Logan
say that its occupants are again set
Ting into something like their ordina-
ry routine. Occasional callers find
their way to the unpretentious par
lor, but not all are admitted to the
presence of the woman whose princi-
pal occupation since her bereavement
has been the impossible one of for
getting her loss. Yet one and all
unite in saying that the Generals pres
ence is missed the moment one enters
the door-most OF all in the library,
where morning visitors were always
sure to find him. Every day thus far
since the long procession wound its
way to Rock Hill Cemetery Mrs. Lo-
gan has driven outin that direction,
several times stopping before the
vault in which the dead Senator's body
lies 1t is said that she will go to
Chicago about the 10Th OF February to
attend to some business requiring her
personal overseeing, and while there
will decide where her husbands re-
mains shall permanently inferred.
She will publish the volume of remin-
iscences which are a part OF her hus.
bands scant bequest to her, and prob
ably turn to literary work Of some
kind herself, having already been Of
fered positions by several ambitious
publishers with an eye to profits for
themselves.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

The announcement that the House
and Senate conferrees have practically
agreed on bill TO regulate the count
ing of the electoral vote for President
and Vice President is gratifying to
the country at large. Within reason.
able and constitutional limits it does
not so much matter what the bill is as
that some definite regulation OF the
count shall be adopted. Party ties
cit loosely on a larger portion Of the
public than the psrtisans imagine,
and a safe and peaceable method OF
adjustment OF electoral disputes, re-
gardless Of the party TO be temporarily
benefited thereby, is the thing want.
cd lust now.
The general respect for law, as en-
bodied in the electoral statutes of New
York State, barely preserved the
country two years ago from a repeti-
ton OF the embarrassing crisis Of 1876
n, and it is the clear duty of Congress
before another Presidential campaign
to agree upon some fixed plan for the
arbitration Of such disputes should
they arise elsewhere. The next Presi-
Dental campaign will virtually begin
when the Fiftieth Congress meets next
winter, and the present session is much
the best time for the enactment OF
snch measure. The conference re-
port, which viii be made soon, will be
wise in recognizing the officially GER
titled vote OF State as the one most
likely to be right, and its adoption by
both Houses will meet the approval of
the country at large Philadelphia
Tsmes.
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Pablo Buildings aor the South

WASHINGTON, January Ex-senator
Malone, from committee on public
buildings, to-day reported bills to in
crease to 100000 the appropriation
for public building at Chattanooga,
Tennessee; to appropriate 100000 for
the purchase OF site and 100000 for
the erection Of a public building at
Charleston, South Carolina; and to
appropriate 100000 for public build
ing at Morgan City, Louisiana.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

One hundred and forty-four dyna-
mite cartridges exploded in a sh anty
on the vacant lots at Twenty-ninth
and Stiles street. Philadelphia, shortly
after eight o'clock Sunday night. One
man was blown fifty feet and killed.
The cause of the explosion is un-
known. Thousands Of window sash
eS were shattered and panic followed
among the people living in the neigh
borhood. The shock war felt in Ger.
mantown, Manayunk, Norristown,
Frankfort and adjoining towns.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

Once more in the European Cores
pondence--we believe it is the six hun
dred and fifty-frst time since last June
war shakes her horrid hair. This
time it is Germany which is going to
attack France in the spring, and is TO
march through Belgium for that pur-
pose.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

In examining Senator Logan's pa
pers John A. Logan, Jr., recently dis
covered mysterious packet, which on
investigation proved to be plan for a
building at Washington to be used as
aschool for the educational the sons
OF veterans.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13
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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

The Chicago Trades Assemblies and
the machinery of the labor party in
that city have been captured by the
socialists. A noted anarchist was
elected statistician of the Assembly,
and all the other Offices were filled
with socialistic sympathizers.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

Mr.. Randall finds that many, even
OF the Republican congressman, will
not join him in his effort to abolish
the internal revenue. They think
that whisky and tobacco are good
things to tax.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

The war in Indiana wakes still
warmer. Although Mr.. Robertson
has been sworn in as Lieutenant Gov
srnor by the House, it is not clear that
he is any nearer to the Presidency OF
the State.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

The officers of the steamer ]. w.
Martin, burned on the Mississippi
River December 10, we're indicted for
granddaughter in causing the loss of
sixty-five lives.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

During fire in Hartford an enthu.
sisstic reporter, who was also clerk to
the Fire Board, entered the burning
building, was cut off by the flames and
persisted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

Twelve bodies, including FIVE Of the
life saving crew, from the wreck Of the
ship Elizabeth, have been recovered
on the Virginia shore and bar, Cape
Henry.
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THE COMET.
johnson City. Tenn. Jan. IS. 1887.

A number of local assemblies Of the
Knights OF Labor withdrew from the
Central Labor Union.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

The democrats of New Jersey feel
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will be elected United States sena.
tor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-01-13

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K,nsa. National Loan Co,

Will make five year loans on farms or
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nish money quick as papers are executed.
H W Lewis, President, Kansas National
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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13
Coffee Purloined from Merchants.

"People have no idea" said Fulton street
soffee merchant, whose establishment is near
the ferry, chow much we lose every day
through the petty depredations of passers by.
AS you observe. we have samplsbags of our
different varieties Of coffee exposed outside
On each side of the doorway. They are within
easy reach Of all, and though we keep a
watch upon them we cannot prevent pedes-
trians from dipping their handS,in and taking
out a handful of the beans. They take only
q few grains al a time-not enough 10 raise q
row about-and so we have to grin and bear
il. But it's tough. People think the coffee
eommon property. We suffer most late in the
afternoon, when people are going home after
business hour. Then almost everybody puts
his hand in and helps himself Boys and
yOung men are the greatest offenders. In
this way we lose about SIS every day"
The writer boarded ferryboat and stood
out on the forward deck 1t was crowded
Presently, while the boat was moving out Of
the slip. a brown coffee bean was seen shoot
ing through the air. and struck boil on the
back OF an old gentleman's neck At the
same instant the sound of suppressed filters
was heard. The Old gentleman turned round
and. seeing no one whom he could accuse
made some pointed remark about the fresh
ness Of callow young men. He had hardly
subsidized when another bean few from al op-
posite direction and landed on his hat brim.
This enraged him so that he was about to call
TO a deckhand, when suddenly q whole shower
of beans, coming apparently from every
dirletion, ratified down upon the heads Of all
IN fnas part of the boat There was e sup
pressed murmur of rage. The offenders had
apparently exhausted their ammunition, and
the boat proceeded on Der trip without fur
Their disturbance 20 her passengers, A deck
hand chuckied when asked If it was fire.
auent occurrence.
Its so every night" he said. "The young
fellows gets their beans from the bags on
Fulton street and shoots them off on the boa.
Just for the fun Of IT. We don't interfere TN
less we're asked. 1t don't do 20 harm to no
body and it's fun 20 watch the folks what
gets hit. New York Evening Sun.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13
Callfnrnia Excursions.

via. the Missouri Pacific, FIT. Scott route"
Will leave Wichita Thursday, Nov. 3rd, 10th,
18th. 24th, and Dec 10th This is the great
southern route, especially during the fall
and winter months, by reason of the
delightful climate and many places of in
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more genuinesly pleasurable trip than
other route This is the only line taking
passengers via. the southern route and
giving. them the privilege of return
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the ''sience line of America" with stopover
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trains An imploy of this company ac-
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to look after the comfort of the excursion
lists, For tickets, maps and all informa-
tod, apply to y. c. keeran, ?. & T. A,
l21 n Main l43-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13

New sour krout, pickles, etc, at S. N
Supply Co. I4s-u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13

The Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska rail
way Rock Island Route will open is
line into Kansas City, Sunday Sept. IS,
1887, with two through trains each way
daily. Elegant Pullman sleepers and a
superb equipment generally, has been pro-
vided for these through trains, and passen-
gers from any point on the c. X. & \. rail
road, will find this new route to Kansas
City, St Louis, Chicago, and all points
north, east and south, not only the short
est but in all respects the most desirable
and comfortable route in the state.
Our St. Joseph line will also have two
through trains daily 70 and from the south
west with a brand new equipment especial
~ built for this service, Passengers tax
ing this line to the north, northwest, east
and southeast, viii find the accommoda-
tons strictly first class. Time tables for
these new trains will be given the public
IN few days c. 4. RUTHERFORD,
Resident agent, 100 East Douglas ave.
JOIN SEBASTIAN,
General ticket and passenger agent, To
peka, Kan. Io0If
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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13

Finger marks may be removed from var
nished furniture by the use OF little sweet
oil upon q soft rag Patient rubbing with
chloroform viii remove paint from black silk
or any other material
Japan keeps a standing army Of 5o,eeo,
with 2Oo, 900 reserves. They carry the breech-
loader, and drill more than any men N the
U0rld
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13

Hyde & Humble have their holiday
goods almost in and as usual Will have the
line. They viii have an opening in the
near future tof which notice viii be givenl
where they will make the grandest display
of books and fancy goods ever shown in
the west IL II
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13

Take the new short line, c. X. & \.
Rock Island route. TO Kansas City, st.
Joseph, Chicago and st. Louis. lift
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-13

Take the new short line, c. X. q N,
Rock Island route, to Kansas City, St.
Joseph, Chicago and St. Louis. lift